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So it looks like Dr. Dre is back in the studio, not working on a new album but putting the final touches on Anderson .Paak’s upcoming album. In an Instagram photo posted on Tuesday (July 10), the Aftermath founder has his hands on a massive mixing board alongside engineer Quinten Gilkey. My only question is how Dre found time to mix other peoples album and he still aint finish detox? The photo was shared by Tyhiem Cannon, who is Aftermath Entertainment’s Head of A&R. OnSmash posted a text message exchange between Dre and .Paak confirming the Hip Hop mogul’s role in the album.

“Just finished mixing … shit’s dope,” Dre wrote. “I’m starting … tonight. Here we go!!!” Dre added, “Thank You for letting me just do my thing with your project. I promise I won’t let you down. I’m in it!!!”. The forthcoming project serves as .Paak’s first solo album since 2016’s Malibu. He also released a collaborative project with producer Knxwledge, Yes Lawd!, that same year. In terms of his next effort, the Grammy Award-nominated artist dropped “Bubblin'” and an accompanying video in May.

The album is expected to arrive sometime this year

The first time I heard Anderson was on Kaytranda Glowed Up, I digging his new single bubbling… curious to hear what Dre is going to do with the album.. but what do you guys think? Do You think anyone else could of mixed the album or do you feel like Dr Dre can still work his magic outside of producing the record?

So, congratulations are in order! Cardi B and Offset have welcomed a baby girl into the world. The Bronx superstar has delivered the baby on yesterday (July 10) and made the announcement on Instagram on today. The baby’s name is Kulture Kiari Cephus.

Yo, is it a thing to name baby’s after album? Offset named his baby Culture, like his last 2 albums. Is Jay Z Name Blue Ivy after the Blue Print? If Pac had a baby, would he called it “Thug Life”? Let me find out baby future real name is dirty sprite! Now I see why Ciara aint wanna leave the baby with him.

Although Cardi tried to keep her pregnancy a secret, she wasn’t able to stop the rumors from circulating. She finally revealed a full belly during her debut performance on Saturday Night Live in April. From there, Cardi performed at Coachella at seven months pregnant but eventually had to take a step back from live shows as she neared the end of her last trimester. Cardi and the Migos rapper secretly got married last September. The new arrival is Cardi B’s first child and Offset’s fourth. Congrats guys! So what do you guys think about the baby’s name?

In the complaint filed last week, Glassnote is asking a judge to mediate the contract dispute and determine who has the rights to those royalties. Billboard added that a source close to Glassnote said the company has never been in litigation with an artist since the company’s 2007 inception. Glover signed with RCA Records in January and released “This Is America” as his first single with the label. The single debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.​

Donald Glover, who also goes by his musical alter ego Childish Gambino, is reportedly being sued by Glassnote Entertainment Group. According to TMZ, the imprint has filed a lawsuit again the Atlanta mastermind for failing to pay them streaming royalties. Glover has reportedly collected over $700,000 in royalties but hasn’t given any of that money to Glassnote. Glassnote and Glover have partnered on several mixtapes and three albums together, including his commercial breakthrough Awaken! My Love.

Crazy enough, Childish Gambino has released two summer-themed songs with the Summer Pack EP as I wrap up this blog (lol). Both songs are written and produced by Gambino and frequent collaborator Ludwig Goransson.